BEACHBODY Bart Tyszkowski Jessica Fischer Name #3 Name #4 BEACHBODY Fitness Programs Supplements Gear Success Stories Videos Community and Support HOME FITNESS PROGRAMS SUPPLEMENTS http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cDjR6vaGig&list= PLDX5NE0cpl4830H_WzRf_rLqoHdNUWHUE&inde x=2 COMMUNITY AND SUPPORT Team Beachbody “Coaches” Motivational Statistics Healthy Tips Videos Message Boards/ Chat Rooms GREECE • Southern Europe • Contains many mountain ranges and a string of islands • Largest island of twenty is Crete • Capital of Greece is Athens • Slightly smaller than Alabama BACKGROUND Native language of the country is Greek which is spoken by 99% of the population The country’s religion is almost completely Greek Orthodox The Greek government is a Parliamentary Republic BACKGROUND CONTINUED Member of European Union Euro in circulation since 2002 March 2012 Greece’s economy collapsed ECONOMY Greece ironed out a debt restructuring deal totaling over $77 billion Euros Process only seen as a bandage Greece has a strong labor force of almost 5 million people However, due to the downturn they have a high rate of unemployment measured around 17% The public debt of Greece is the 4th worst in the world of 165% of GDP. The United States is only 68% as a comparison OBESITY EPIDEMIC Greece as a country is tried for 15th with 70% of their population as overweight with a BMI over 25 Least physical activity in the European Union Greek diets are filled with oils and meats which are stacking on the pounds http://www.oecd.org/health/49716427.pdf WHY LAUNCH IN GREECE? Cheap weight loss program compared to alternatives (health clubs, personal trainers, expensive meal plans) Obesity Epidemic – help the people regain control of their body European Union – Free Trade